MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Sunbury Press has released the bestsellers list for March for its horror/thriller imprint, HELLBENDER BOOKS. The Devil’s Grasp, the first in The Vengeful Prince Saga trilogy by authors Brian Koscienski and Chris Pisano ruled the nether regions. Keith Rommel claimed half of the list with his recently-released crimed thriller Southside Sinners in the second spot, psycho thrillers The Sinful Man third and The Cursed Man ninth, and supernatural thrillers The Devil Tree in 5th and The Devil Tree 2 in eighth. Veteran author Thomas Malafarina grabbed fourth with his novel Fallen Stones and the final position on the chart with Burner. Kyle Alexander Romine’s The Keeper of the Crowsslipped to 6th. Michael Hawley’s The Ripper’s Hellbroth returned to the rankings at #7.

HELLBENDER BOOKS – Bestsellers for March 2018 (by Revenue)

Rank

Prior

Title

Author

Category

1

—

The Devil’s Grasp

Brian Koscienski & Chris Pisano

Dark Fantasy

2

NEW

Southside Sinners

Keith Rommel

Crime Thriller

3

—

The Sinful Man

Keith Rommel

Psycho-Thriller

4

—

Fallen Stones

Thomas Malafarina

Supernatural Thriller

5

—

The Devil Tree

Keith Rommel

Supernatural Thriller

6

3

The Keeper of the Crows

Kyle Alexander Romines

Supernatural Thriller

7

—

The Ripper’s Hellbroth

Michael Hawley

Supernatural Thriller

8

—

The Devil Tree 2

Keith Rommel

Supernatural Thriller

9

—

The Cursed Man

Keith Rommel

Psycho-Thriller

10

4

Burner

Thomas Malafarina

Supernatural Thriller

Koscienski and Pisano were boosted by convention sales and news of their upcoming second release in the series, The Devil’s Influence. Rommel was boosted by social media chatter about the release of his upcoming movie, The Lurking Man. Malafarina was helped by author activities and recent multiple releases. Romines and Hawley continue to be supported by fans.

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Sunbury Press has released the bestsellers list for November for its horror/thriller imprint, HELLBENDER BOOKS. Kyle Alexander Romine’s supernatural thriller The Keeper of the Crows was the bestseller for the month. Michael Hawley’s supernatural thriller The Ripper’s Hellbroth was slipped to second place. Keith Rommel’s psychological thrillers The Cursed Man and The Sinful Man took 3rd and 5th place. Thomas Malafarina placed 4th with his horror novel What Waits Beneath.

HELLBENDER BOOKS – Bestsellers for November, 2017 (by Revenue)

Rank

Prior

Title

Author

Category

1

2

The Keeper of the Crows

Kyle Alexander Romines

Supernatural Thriller

2

1

The Ripper’s Hellbroth

Michael Hawley

Supernatural Thriller

3

—

The Cursed Man

Keith Rommel

Psychological Thriller

4

—

What Waits Beneath

Thomas Malafarina

Horror

5

5

The Sinful Man

Keith Rommel

Psychological Thriller

Romines was helped by strong ebook sales. Hawley was buoyed by author appearances and activities, including a television program on the Travel Channel. Rommel performed well with ebook sales due to his movie deals. Malafarina also performed well on the Kindle platform.
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MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Sunbury Press has released the bestsellers list for October for its horror/thriller imprint, HELLBENDER BOOKS. Michael Hawley’s supernatural thriller The Ripper’s Hellbroth was the bestseller for the month. Kyle Alexander Romine’s supernatural thriller The Keeper of the Crows was second. Keith Rommel’s psychological thrillers filled out the remainder of the list.

HELLBENDER BOOKS – Bestsellers for October, 2017 (by Revenue)

Rank

Prior

Title

Author

Category

1

NEW

The Ripper’s Hellbroth

Michael Hawley

Supernatural Thriller

2

1

The Keeper of the Crows

Kyle Alexander Romines

Supernatural Thriller

3

—

The Silent Woman

Keith Rommel

Psychological Thriller

4

—

You Killed My Brother

Keith Rommel

Psychological Thriller

5

3

The Sinful Man

Keith Rommel

Psychological Thriller

Hawley was buoyed by author appearances and activities. Romines was helped by strong ebook sales. Rommel performed well with ebook sales due to his movie deals.

BUFFALO, NY – Sunbury Press has released The Ripper’s Hellbroth by Michael L. Hawley under its Hellbender Books imprint.

About the Book:

Western New York is under siege from a serial killer who seems to be following in the footsteps of the most famous fiend of them all – Jack the Ripper. The Niagara Falls Serial Killer Task Force calls in none other than the Watchmaker, a detective sleuth par excellence. The Watchmaker, FBI’s chief scientist Dr. Edward Dunham knew at once there was something strange about this killer. When he discovers the fiend’s immortal agenda, giving the case its first break in what seemed to be an unsolvable situation, he blows the case wide open with a prediction of where the killer will strike next. They begin their deadly cat and mouse game, then one of the killer’s intended victims, a college sophomore, and her younger brother bestow a gift on the Watchmaker, although, when he locks horns with the killer, Dunham’s not prepared for the outcome. All is not lost. The Watchmaker knows his secret, a secret that will haunt him for the rest of his life.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Michael Hawley holds a master’s degree in invertebrate paleontology and secondary science education from the State University of New York, College of Buffalo, and a bachelor’s degree in geology and geophysics from Michigan State University. He has published ten research articles in Ripperologist, Whitechapel Society Journal, and Casebook Examiner. He is the author of Curse of the Bayou Beast (fiction, 2015), Jack’s Lantern (fiction, 2014), The Ripper’s Hellbroth (fiction, 2013), and Searching for Truth with a Broken Flashlight (nonfiction, 2010). He has been involved in genealogical research since 1992, which ultimately led to his interest in Ripperology research. He is a commander and naval aviator in the U.S. Navy (retired), and is currently enjoying a career as a secondary earth science and chemistry teacher at Tonawanda City High School. He resides with his wife and six children in Greater Buffalo, New York.

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Sunbury Press has released the bestsellers list for April. Sherri Maret’s children’s book Help Me! earned the top spot. Mary Sachs: Merchant Princess by Barbara Trainin-Blank was second.

SUNBURY PRESS – Bestsellers for April, 2016 (by Revenue)

Rank

Last Month

Title

Author

Category

1

NEW

Help Me!

Sherri Maret

Childrens

2

NEW

Mary Sachs: Merchant Princess

Barbara Trainin-Blank

Biography

3

4

Choice of Enemies

M A Richards

Spy Thriller

4

1

Amelia Earhart: The Truth at Last, 2nd Ed.

Mike Campbell

History

5

NEW

Israel Under Siege

Scot McCauley

Espionage Fiction

6

—

Where Elephants Fought

Bridget Smith

Historical Fiction

7

—

The Closer

Alan Mindell

Sports Fiction

8

7

Solomon Screech Owl’s Antarctic Adventure

Beth Lancione & Kathy Haney

Childrens

9

NEW

The Ripper’s Haunts

Michael Hawley

History

10

—

The Mouse with the Broken Tail

Dan Shutters

Childrens

11

—

Freemasons at Gettysburg

Sheldon Munn

History

12

—

The B Team

Alan Mindell

Sports Fiction

13

20

A Moment in the Sun

Tory Gates

YA Fiction

14

11

Between Good and Evil

R Michael Phillips

Detective Thriller

15

NEW

The Cursed Man

Keith Rommel

Thriller Fiction

16

—

The Complete Story of the Worldwide Invasion of the Orange Orbs

Terry Ray

Paranormal

17

—

The Sign of the Eagle

Jess Steven Hughes

Historical Fiction

18

—

Bows, Bullets, and Bears

John L Moore

History

19

—

Settlers, Soldiers, and Scalps

John L Moore

History

20

—

Winter of the Metal People

Dennis Herrick

Historical Fiction

21

—

Forts, Forests, and Flintlocks

John L Moore

History

22

—

Traders, Travelers, and Tomahawks

John L Moore

History

23

—

Cannons, Cattle, and Campfires

John L Moore

History

24

—

Pioneers, Prisoners, and Peace Pipes

John L Moore

History

25

—

Rivers, Raiders, and Renegades

John L Moore

History

26

—

Warriors, Wampum, and Wolves

John L Moore

History

27

—

Dying for Vengeance

J M West

Murder Mystery

28

26

Darkness at First Light

J M West

Murder Mystery

29

—

Courting Doubt and Darkness

J M West

Murder Mystery

30

—

That Night at Surigao

Ernie Marshall

History

Sherri Maret’s Help Me!, about a humorous wildlife expedition to Africa, was the top seller thanks to author promotional activities. Mary Sachs by Barbara Trainin-Blank placed second due to a large order from a charitable organization. M. A. Richards’ Choice of Enemies inched up to #3 thanks to bookstore sales ahead of author appearances. Mike Campbell’s Amelia Earhart: The Truth at Last slipped from the top spot to #4, as sales tailed a bit following release. Former Admiral Scot McCauley’s thriller Israel Under Siege debuted at #5 due to author activities. Where Elephants Fought, the Civil War historical fiction by Bridget Smith, returned to the list at #6 thanks to author events. Alan Mindell’s sports fiction titles The Closer (#7) and The B Team (#12) both returned to the list thanks to author appearances in California. Solomon Screech Owl’s Antarctic Adventure held steady at #8 due to promotional events. Michael Hawley’s The Ripper’s Haunts debuted at #9 thanks to excitement among ripper-aficionados. Dan Shutters’ The Mouse with the Broken Tail returned to the rankings at #10 due to a bulk order. Sheldon Munn’s Freemasons at Gettysburg notched #11 due to continued interest in the subject. Tory Gates’ A Moment in the Sun climbed to #13 thanks to author events. R. Michael Phillips’ thriller Between Good and Evil held steady at #14 due to author appearances. Keith Rommel’s The Cursed Man benefited from the new movie-themed cover, just released, boosting the book to #15. Terry Ray’s Orange Orbs … book jumped to #16 due to an order from MUFON. Jess Stephen Hughes’ The Sign of the Eagle was #17 as the author continued to tour the Pacific Northwest. John L Moore took #’s 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, & 26 with his Frontier Pennsylvania series. Moore’s books have received heavy orders from various retail outlets in the Susquehanna Valley. Dennis Herrick’s Winter of the Metal People returned to #20 due to orders from New Mexico. J. M. West’s Carlisle Crime Capers series took #’s 27, 28, & 29 thanks to author activities. Ernie Marshall returned to the rankings at #30 with his naval history That Night at Surigao.

LONDON — Sunbury Press have released Michael L. Hawley’s book, The Ripper’s Haunts, revealing his research into the motivations of the Victorian serial killer. Was Jack the Ripper harvesting female organs for an Elixir of Life?

About the Book:Hidden from history for over a century, the name of Scotland Yard’s key suspect in the mysterious Jack the Ripper murders was rediscovered in 1993. He was arrested, jumped bail, sneaked out of England―and then the murders stopped. Tracing his footsteps through Victorian London has revealed haunting finds. A macabre wax museum operated just yards away from the first vicious attack, in which the proprietor callously showcased explicit wax models of the fiend’s victims, presented to the public just hours after each untimely death. A clandestine police investigation was being quietly pursued, based upon a Jekyll-Hyde theory that the killer was harvesting female organs in his quest to create an elixir of life. Surprisingly, actor-producer Richard Mansfield’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was showing at the famous Lyceum Theatre in London during the 1888 Autumn of terror; incredibly, the employees of the theater were members of an organization that was also in search of the precious elixir. Recent studies on the Jack the Ripper murders performed by experts in forensic science, sociology, and criminal profiling support the conclusion that the person linked to these graphic killings would be someone interested in the three types of anatomical organs taken from the victims; someone like this very suspect.

Contents:
Mysterious Murders Begin, the Formative Stage of the Ripper Investigation
A Single Killer, Jack the Ripper
Whitechapel’s Wax Chamber of Horrors, 1888
Anatomical and Pathological Museums
The Suspect
Escape from England
Tumblety and Anatomical Models and Museums
Tumblety the Woman Hater
The Elixir of Life
Conclusion and Coincidences
Jottings of a Ripperologist

About the Author:
Michael Hawley holds a master’s degree in invertebrate paleontology and secondary science education from the State University of New York, College of Buffalo, and a bachelor’s degree in geology and geophysics from Michigan State University. He has published ten research articles in Ripperologist,Whitechapel Society Journal, andCasebook Examiner. He is the author of Curse of the Bayou Beast(fiction, 2015), Jack’s Lantern (fiction, 2014),The Ripper’s Hellbroth (fiction, 2013), and Searching for Truth with a Broken Flashlight (nonfiction, 2010). He has been involved in genealogical research since 1992, which ultimately led to his interest in Ripperology research. He is a commander and naval aviator in the U.S. Navy (retired), and is currently enjoying a career as a secondary earth science and chemistry teacher at Tonawanda City High School. He resides with his wife and six children in Greater Buffalo, New York.